Ex-Arsenal striker: Playing with these two Gunners legends helped raise my game

The trio formed Arsenal’s strike force in one of the most successful phases in the club’s history.
The Nigerian was signed prior to the arrival of Gunners legend Henry in early 1999, but acted as solid support during his Arsenal career.
Kanu eventually spent five and a half years in north London but one year in particular taught him how strong his team-mates were.
The Gunners ‘Invincibles’ campaign in 2003/04 saw Henry score 30 Premier League goals as Bergkamp and Kanu worked off the Frenchman, and Kanu insists they were two ideal team-mates to have.
“During that period every player was... read more

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